Kuwait Towers are actually Water Tanks

Kuwait Towers serve as major attractions in the city. Lying on the Arabian Gulf Road, it positions itself on Shraq district. Established in 1979, they encompass two major towers and a minor tower. Let us learn more about Kuwait Towers. 

Kuwait is a destination that abounds in famous landmarks. Among them, the Kuwait Towers are known for their unique appeal. They boast of their distinguished blue-green ‘sequins’ which make it worth visiting. These towers are worth-visiting for the prospect of sea and city which they afford.

Established by a Swedish architecture firm, it was opened in 1979. The largest of the three Kuwait Towers measures to a height of 187m. It also encompasses a two-level revolving observation deck, café and gift shop. The lower globe on the largest tower has the capacity to store one million gallons of water. The tower in the middle is used for storing water but the smallest tower is utilized to light up the other two.

Kuwait Towers were actually the water tanks. These are three slender towers in the city that stand on promontory into the Persian Gulf. Officially, they were inaugurated on 26^th February 1977. These are recognized as a landmark. Now, these towers also serve as a symbol of modern Kuwait.

The main tower boasts of carrying two spheres. The lower sphere contains in its bottom half a water tank of 4,500 cubic m. The upper half of it has a restaurant that can accommodate 90 persons at a time. Rising to 123 m above the sea level, the upper sphere completes a turn every 30 minutes. The third tower encompasses equipment to control the flow of electricity. It also holds responsibility of illuminating the two larger towers. The towers contain 9,000 cubic meters of water altogether. It will not be wrong to say that Kuwait Towers are actually water tanks.

According to the architect who built them, the Kuwait Towers refer to ideals of technology and humanity. Marked by the globe and the rocket, Kuwait Towers were awarded with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. During the First Gulf War between 1990-1991, they were opened to public once again after undergoing the amendments. In the year 2012, the towers were again closed for some extra amendments.

What else you can explore with Kuwait Towers? It also includes the ‘Horizon Restaurant’ that serves lunch and dinner buffets with a new menu every day. The hospitality levels at the restaurant touch the standards of sky-high hospitality. The main tower houses the ‛Le Café, a coffee shop where you can savor light snacks, pastries and refreshing beverages.  

‛Dasman’, the ballroom is once and all favorite for special parties, important events and business occasions. It also serves as an outside catering that can meet with the needs of elite weddings and executive functions. The viewing sphere is located at 123 m above sea level and rotates to give its onlookers an amazing view of Kuwait. They can enjoy with or without a telescope. It moves 360 degrees every half an hour.

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